Selecting the optimal motion technology for Designers may be missing out if they aren’t aware of the full range of motion technologies available for their machines. Although linear motion on machines usually uses pneumatic or electric drives, there are more alternatives than it might initially seem. The latest pneumatic technology o ers features traditionally associated with servo-electric drives. Point-to-point electric drives are becoming more coste ective and can replace some movements traditionally done by pneumatic cylinders. With the landscape further complicated by new servo and digital pneumatic technologies, picking the solution with the best performance, cost and energy e ciency for your application can be challenging or enlightening. For a more in-depth explanation of the technologies available and relating them to a real machine design our webinar shows how you can achieve an optimal design based on all your application requirements such as: • Payload: what mass is to be moved e.g., handling eggs or car engines? • Force: does the application require a dened pressing force, and does it vary based on the product? • Accuracy / Repeatability: how many positions and what repeatability, are needed? • Footprint: is this a desktop machine or end of arm tooling of a 6-axis robot? • Energy source: pneumatic supply pressure, single or 3 phase etc.? • Total cost of ownership: TCO or capital expenditure, which is more important? • Energy eciency: is there a carbon footprint target? • Motion Control: multiple positions, speeds, synchronisation and interpolated motion required? • Expertise: does your team have the knowledge to select and support the desired technology? The table opposite summarises the basic options and key factors. Pneumatics Point to Point • End position travel • Holding and pressing applications • Robust technology and suitable for various environments Servo Pneumatics Pneumatic Positioning • Gentle movements and positioning • Fast switching between position and force control • For loads up to 300 kg horizontal and 100 kg vertical For more information on selecting the optimal motion technology for your a
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